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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.21, 11,305.90 and 2,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.21, 11,305.90 and 2,608.32 is: 3,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.21 : 11,305.90 = 2,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.21/11,305.90 = 2,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.21x = 11,305.90 × 2,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.21x = 29,489,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489,372.48/7,535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.54

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